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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2026
blurt /blɜrt/USA pronunciation   v. 
  1. to say or tell (something) suddenly, accidentally, or thoughtlessly: [~ (+ out) + object]He blurted (out) the secret.[~ + object (+ out)]He blurted the secret (out) before we could stop him.

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026
blurt  (blûrt),USA pronunciation v.t. 
  1. to utter suddenly or inadvertently;
    divulge impulsively or unadvisedly (usually fol. by out):He blurted out the hiding place of the spy.

n. 
  1. an abrupt utterance.
  • apparently imitative 1565–75

Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::
blurt / blɜːt/
  1. (transitive) often followed by out: to utter suddenly and involuntarily
Etymology: 16th Century: probably of imitative origin
'blurt out' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):
blunder - bolt - cough - ejaculate

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